PSE&G - Public Service Electric & Gas

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Rebates Offered

1

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

Percentage

Offset Value

100

Offset Calculation Basis

Historical

Offset Calculation Period

12

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Utility Specific Adjustments

Load Justification Form (LJF) Requirements

• Required if less than 12 months of usage is available.
• Designers: Complete the appropriate LJF (based on house type) and upload it to the LS files section.
• All LJF forms must be stamped by an engineer. Send completed forms to staff for review and stamping.

Additional Notes

• For Level 2 projects (over 10kW AC), the load calculator must be sealed by a PE.
• To qualify for net metering, system capacity cannot exceed the customer’s annual electric use (100%).
• PV systems cannot be sized based on estimates or future use unless verified by a PE.
• Capacity Map: https://nj.pseg.com/saveenergyandmoney/solarandrenewableenergy/solarpowersustanibility

System Size Justification

Load Justification

System Offset Notes

Offset Calc Tool

N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

Production Meter Position

N/A

Production Meter Labeling

N/A

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• The Address on the plan must match the Utility Bill.
• For all level 2 projects (10 kW AC or above), NJ LJF to be completed and stamped by a PE, See files section for document

SLD Reqs

• RGM inverter is required

Electric Service Reqs

• A disconnect switch may be required depending on the size of the installation. It is recommended to be installed on both sides of PSE&G metering for most installations. For Solar Loan Projects, Disconnects are required on both sides of the Utility Meter - Inverter, Production, or SREC.  
• Ringed meter sockets need to be replaced with a ringless 5th jaw meter socket

Install Reqs

• AC disconnect to be installed outside, as close as allowable to existing utility meter, and be fully accessible 24/7 (not behind locked gate etc.)
• Meter Aggregation NOT allowed for residential projects. "Remote Net Metering is only for public entities such as State entity, school district, county, county agency, county authority, municipality, municipal agency, or municipal authority"

Placards

• For residential service, minimum size is 4” x 4” for Commercial service minimum size is 10” x 10”
• Sign must indicate “Customer Owned Parallel Generation” and location of the safety disconnect
• Sign must be either YELLOW with BLACK lettering, or Red with WHITE lettering
• Location is a minimum of 8’ from grade level and within 2’ of the service point of attachment or service pipe.
• Reference "Sign Requirements for Solar Net Installations" in files below.

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

1

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Rate Schedule Link

link

Website

link

Phone

(800) 436-7734

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

108146

Express Planset Eligible

Yes